Nas’s timeless debut LP, ‘Illmatic,’ has finally gotten the movie treatment it deserves with ‘Time Is Illmatic,’ the documentary directed by One9 and written and co-produced by Erik Parker. It ...

On April 19, 2024, Nasir Jones — better known as GOAT-level, legendary MC Nas — and Christopher Martin — better known as GOAT-level, legendary hip-hop producer DJ Premier — dropped the debut single ...

How much would you spend for a copy of a hip-hop classic? For Eminem, the going rate is somewhere between $500 and $600, as he revealed during a discussion on the popular voice chat app, Clubhouse.

Nas has announced that his seminal debut album, Illmatic, will be released as a special 20th Anniversary Edition, titled Illmatic XX, on April 15th by SONY Legacy. This exclusive collection will ...

Now at the age of 46, Nasir “Nas” Jones has the advantage of experience and wisdom on his side after dropping his debut album Illmatic 25 years ago. While Hip-Hop continues to hold the project in high ...

For anyone with even a passing knowledge of hip-hop, Nas' debut album Illmatic—which dropped 20 years ago this Saturday (Apr. 19)—is a landmark, a stepping stone for the genre, and easily one of the ...

As we approach the release of Nas’ 20th anniversary album, 'Illmatic XX,' several rap stars take time out to reflect on the LP’s influence in hip-hop. Back in 1994, Nas wanted to create an album that ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook “Straight out the fuckin’ dungeons of rap,” boasts 20-year-old Nasir Jones on the introduction to ...

The legendary producer/DJ says he's been asking for his royalties for 28 years. According to Rock and his legal representation, Nas signed a contract that allowed Rock to receive royalty payments for ...

In the world of Hip-Hop production, Illmatic is highly acclaimed as the ultimate work to feature big league Hip-Hop producers. Pete Rock, DJ Premier, and Large Professor? The gem speaks for itself.

Nas hasn’t finished celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Illmatic.” The prolific rapper will cap off a year of feting his game-changing debut album with a fall North American tour that will pair a ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. On April 19, 2024, Nasir Jones — better known as GOAT-level, legendary MC ...